How to Install Samba on Ubuntu for File Sharing on Windows

Samba is a free/open source and popularly used software for sharing files and print services between Unix-like systems including Linux and Windows hosts on the same network.

In this guide, we will show how to setup Samba4 for basic file sharing between a Ubuntu systems and Windows machines. We will cover two possible scenarios: anonymous (unsecure) as well as secure file sharing.

Note that starting from version 4.0, Samba can be used as an Active Directory (AD) domain controller (DC). We have organized a special series for setting up Samba4 Active Directory Domain Controller, which comprises of key topics under Ubuntu, CentOS, and Windows.

Aaron Kili is a Linux and F.O.S.S enthusiast, an upcoming Linux SysAdmin, web developer, and currently a content creator for TecMint who loves working with computers and strongly believes in sharing knowledge.

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